Hybrid Details:
Madison, WI area – onsite 2 days/week
Duration:
9 months to start
Job Description
Our client is seeking applicants for an IT Project Manager position. This position requires a full-time commitment (40 hours/week) and is ideal for an advanced project manager who can also excel in the role of a business analyst.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of project management and business analysis expertise, along with strong technical and interpersonal skills.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) and tools.
- Direct experience managing largescale IT projects involving multiple technical resources and diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in business analysis methodologies and tools, including data analysis, requirements gathering, and process modeling.
- Experience creating technical specifications and system designs for custom application development.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to prioritize and meet project objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools and business intelligence tools for creating reports and dashboards.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands effectively.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Familiarity with DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools.
- Experience in government or public sector IT environments.
Key Attributes:
- Highly analytical and self-motivated.
- Team player with strong collaboration skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Committed to delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
- Dependable and committed.
This position reports to the Supervisor. The role involves utilizing IT standards, software, and tools to deliver strategic initiatives.
Primary Tasks:
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timeline, resources, and budget.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule.
- Monitor and track project progress, identifying and addressing risks and issues.
- Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to review project updates and gather feedback.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational goals.
- Manage project documentation, including status reports, schedules, and risk logs.
- Foster clear communication among project team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Support change management processes to ensure smooth project transitions and adoption.
- Oversee project closure activities, including final reporting, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer.
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